$23,385116%Goal:
$20,000
Alliston
Hosted by Contact Community Services
The Grand Parade is a family-friendly fundraiser walk that helps support local charities who serve and support seniors and their families across Canada. Team up, walk, and fundraise with us on Saturday, September 16, 2023!
Community Sponsors
Alliston (Contact Community Services) is super grateful for our fantastic 2023 sponsors! View all sponsors >
2023 TGP Photos
Thanks to all of our amazing photographer volunteers! If you've got TGP Day photos or videos you'd like to share, email them to photos@bluesea.org.
Alliston Scoreboard
Are you thrashing the competition (for a good cause)? Find out here! Stats are updated every 15 minutes. See how you stack up on the national scoreboard >
The Challenge
Got a big-hearted business, workplace, group, church, or community? Step up and join the Challenge to compete for your local pride in support of TGP. Check the National Challengeboard to see more!
About Contact Community Services
At CONTACT Community Services, we know that seniors are the heart of this community. They hold our history, our memories and help to shape our future generations.
Over the last few years, a light has shone on the struggles that many seniors in our community face. The high cost of living, isolation, loneliness and loss have been brought to the forefront with an eye opening and startling realization.
CONTACT Community Services has a plan. We are helping, but the need is greater than what we can do alone.
With your support of The Grand Parade, we can assist our seniors through financial crisis, transportation supports, free community programs and learning seminars. Together, we can make a seniors' life brighter, happier and more inclusive.
That benefits everyone in our community.
Event Day Details
Save the date - Event Day is September 16, 2023!
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203 Victoria Street East, Alliston
70 Professor Day Dr., Bradford
Our event will be taking place on the football fields at Banting Memorial High School and Bradford District High School.
Schedule
- 10:00 am: Meet Check-in + Welcome
- 11:00 am: Move Send-off
- 12:00 pm: Munch Light meal served
- 1:00 pm: Mosey Thank You! See you in 2024!
Not able to join us at the Main Event? We hope you'll register, fundraise and walk offsite with friends and family.
Route Details
- Route Distances: We have a great route where you can walk 2.5 km or 5 km with us.
- Rest Stop: There will be one rest stop with yummy snacks and drinks.
- Signage: The route will be well-signed with our bold burgundy TGP signs.
- Route Support: Route marshals and rest stop hosts will provide support along the route.
- Walkers 12 and Under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
- No Pets: We love our little furballs like you do, but pets are not permitted at The Grand Parade except for approved and trained service animals. Read more about our pet policy >
Check-in
- All walkers check-in personally at the event on Saturday, September 16, 2023.
- T-shirts! Fundraising walkers who raise $150+ (or $75+ for those under 18) will receive a TGP shirt as a thank you on Event Day, while supplies last.
- There is no registration fee to participate in The Grand Parade, but most walkers raise $250-300 or more in support of their charity.
Have questions? Visit the FAQ section!
Waivers
All participants should register online.
- Adults accept the waiver automatically when they register online.
- Youth/Children under 18 need a waiver signed by their parent or guardian.
- An online waiver form will be emailed to all parents/guardians before TGP Day.
- You may also bring a filled-out printed waiver.
- Waiver forms will be available at check-in on TGP Day.
What to Bring
A few common sense suggestions:
- A cell phone for emergencies (recommended but not required)
- Good shoes for walking
- Extra snacks if you have allergies or food sensitivities
- Your own water bottle
- A passion for the charity you're walking and fundraising for
Handling Money
- Credit Card: The Best Option! Simple, secure, automatically tax receipted for gifts of $20+. Visit the Donate page, share your personal page link, or have your donor call the TGP Head Office.
- Cheques: The Old Faithful - made out to The Grand Parade with your name on the Memo line. Mail them to TGP Head Office along with your completed pledge form.
- Cash: You have 2 options:
- 1. Login to FundHub, click “Enter $$ and Cheques,” create pledges for your cash donations, pay them off with your personal credit card, and keep the cash. OR...
- 2. Write a cheque (made out to “The Grand Parade”) for the total amount of cash you’ve collected. Mail it to the TGP Head Office with your completed pledge sheet.
Alliston Maps
Check out this year's TGP route maps below:
Route will follow track at Banting Memorial High School in Alliston.
Contact Us
TGP Alliston 2023
Brenda Pufek Event Director
Phone 705.391.8540
Email brenda@contactcommunityservices.ca